ZIP Code 46619
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South Bend · St. Joseph County · Indiana
- Population
- 21,408
- Median income
- $48,081
- Median home value
- $105,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.2%
- Land area
- 59.1 sq mi
362/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Indiana/Indianapolis
ZIP code 46619 in South Bend, Indiana has a population of 21,408. The median household income is $48,081, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $105,400, 62% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46619 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.1 square miles in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The area is home to 21,408 residents, producing a population density of 362 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46619 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46619 sits at $48,081 (35% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $28,119. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $105,400 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46619 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Joseph County, so you can benchmark 46619 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46619
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46619.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46619, South Bend, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,408
Population
59.1
Area (sq mi)
362
People / sq mi
Indiana/Indianapolis
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46619?
37.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
12.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,081
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$28,119
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,744
Total Housing Units
7,858
Occupied Units
886
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,400
Median Home Value
-46% vs state
$993
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46619 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 151 |
| 2022 | +30.3% | 197 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 199 |
| 2024 | +14.8% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 283 business establishments in ZIP 46619, employing approximately 4,445 people with a combined annual payroll of $235,270,000.
283
Businesses
4,445
Employees
$235.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46619 vs 46628 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46628 | South Bend, IN | 25,650 | 4.3 mi |
| 46613 | South Bend, IN | 10,893 | 4.8 mi |
| 46601 | South Bend, IN | 6,090 | 5.1 mi |
| 46616 | South Bend, IN | 5,667 | 5.1 mi |
| 46614 | South Bend, IN | 29,573 | 5.4 mi |
| 46617 | South Bend, IN | 9,601 | 6.2 mi |
| 46556 | Notre Dame, IN | 7,314 | 6.1 mi |
| 46615 | South Bend, IN | 14,609 | 7.3 mi |
| 46554 | North Liberty, IN | 4,942 | 7.6 mi |
| 46552 | New Carlisle, IN | 6,834 | 7.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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